Bose's SoundTouch shutdown leaves connected speakers less "smart"
Key features like Spotify and TuneIn won't be available without cloud support
Google launches AI ransomware detection in Drive desktop, trained on millions of attack samples
Connecting the dots: Ransomware has become one of the most devastating threats in the digital era, locking away critical files and demanding costly payouts. When combined with AI and cloud computing, the risks and stakes raise even higher. However, Google is betting that AI models can play a crucial role in protecting users' data, even during an active ransomware attack.
Oracle could hit again: Meta talks could lead to $20 billion AI cloud deal
Just weeks ago Oracle inked a $300 billion deal with OpenAI, one of the largest cloud infrastructure contracts to date
Microsoft to install Copilot by default on Microsoft 365 devices starting fall 2025
European customers will be unaffected by the change
Windows 11 now nags you to renew your Microsoft 365 subscription
Redmond continues to push its productivity suite
OpenAI turns to Oracle in historic $300 billion cloud partnership
Massive AI deal will need power equal to two Hoover Dams
Nearly 40% of Nvidia's revenue tied to two mystery customers, filing shows
Speculation suggests these big customers could be Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Google, or Oracle
Microsoft Word will soon save documents to the cloud by default
Another OneDrive setting users must manually opt out of
Windows Server users have a new tool to convert VMware virtual machines to Hyper-V instances
While preparing for a cloud-only future, on-premise setups can live on in virtualized form
UK government urges Brits to "delete emails and photos" to save water
Cutting back on AI use would probably help more
What happens to your files when you stop paying your cloud storage subscription?
How Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Dropbox treat your data when your subscription ends
At $30 billion per year, Oracle secures one of the largest cloud deals in history
Mystery client's contract will triple Oracle's cloud infrastructure revenue by 2028
Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026 – with a catch
It might just be another ploy to push users onto Microsoft 365
Microsoft strengthens Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based protection
New default settings disable file redirections and enable advanced security features
Amazon to invest $20 billion in AI data centers across Pennsylvania
The largest private investment in Pennsylvania's history
OneDrive File Picker flaw grants full drive access when users share a single file
Careless Microsoft security puts OneDrive users at serious risk
Broadcom could face EU antitrust fines over 'punitive' VMware contract terms
Report slams Broadcom's unlawful practices after acquiring VMware
At Cloud Next, Google bets on AI everywhere
From TPU Ironwood to Agent2Agent: Google doubles down on hybrid AI
Microsoft's $350 Windows 365 Link cloud client is now available
In context: The "thin client" concept is almost as old as computing itself, dating back to the first terminals used to access mainframe computers in early multi-user systems. Today, thin clients are primarily used in the enterprise market to simplify the management of employees and off-site operations – and Microsoft clearly wants a piece of that.
Oracle buried serious data breach from customers, now hacker has it up for sale
Company remains quiet since denying the attack, even after researchers conclude the breach is real
Surprisingly, 87% of people back up their data, but data loss accidents persist
Bottom line: To commemorate World Backup Day on March 31 – just one day before April Fool's Day – Western Digital commissioned a survey of 6,118 people across 10 countries, conducted a month ago, to better understand their backup practices. The findings revealed that 87 percent of respondents do back up their data, either manually or automatically. Their main motivations include fear of losing important files (83 percent), the need to free up device space (67 percent), and protection against cyber threats (42 percent).
SAP surpasses Novo Nordisk to become Europe's most valuable company
What just happened? German software giant SAP has overtaken Danish healthcare company Novo Nordisk to become Europe's most valuable company. SAP's stock has performed exceptionally well, rising more than 40 percent over the past year. The firm's success is largely driven by its strategic shift toward cloud-based services and increasing focus on AI, both of which have strongly resonated with investors.
Nvidia might launch a 96GB RTX 4090 as weak supply limits market growth
China-focused 48GB variant to receive another upgrade, possibly by May
Google Drive adds searchable transcripts for video uploads
Another improvement for video content search and accessibility